Temporary Laborer/Equipment Operator

Gallatin County; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Gallatin County in Bozeman, MT is seeking a Road Maintenance Worker to operate light equipment, perform road and bridge repairs, and support related departments. Under general supervision, you will perform labor-intensive tasks under varied site conditions and ensure safety protocols are followed.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, knowledge of equipment and tools, and the ability to obtain a Montana driver’s license within six months.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of equipment and tool operation.
• Ability to perform labor-intensive work under adverse site conditions.
• Valid Montana driver’s license or ability to obtain within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate light equipment and tools to maintain and repair roads and bridges.
• Provide operational support to the Road, Bridge, and Junk Vehicle Department.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Road Foreman.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety protocols

Coordination with team

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Under general supervision of the Road Foreman, this position is responsible for performing manual labor, operating various light equipment and tools to maintain and repair road and bridges. The position also provides operational support to the Road, Bridge, and Junk Vehicle Department and performs a variety of other duties as assigned. The position reports to the Road Foreman and does not supervise other personnel.

This position requires knowledge and skills in equipment and tool operations, and basic mechanical diagnosis and repair. The position also requires the ability to effectively and regularly perform labor intensive work under adverse site conditions, coordinate tasks and procedures with others, and the ability to monitor and maintain safety protocols.

The position also requires a valid driver's license issued by the State of Montana or attain a Montana driver's license within six months of hire and be insurable under the County's liability policies.

The required knowledge, skills and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma plus one (1) year of related experience in light equipment and small tool operations, public sign installation and repair, or related trade/technical field.

As a condition of hire, the final candidate will be required to successfully pass a criminal history check and background investigation and will be required to successfully pass pre-employment drug testing and will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing thereafter.

Gallatin County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment on the basis of merit and qualifications without regard to race, creed, religion, color, or national origin or because of age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or sex when the reasonable demands of the position do not require an age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or sex distinction.